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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Exercise Science, B.S., Specialization in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies


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The Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (O&P) specialization prepares students for a career as an O&P Assistant. O&P Assistants work in collaboration with clinical Orthotists and Prosthetists, as well as other healthcare providers, to design, fit and modify orthotic and prosthetic devices. They maintain a presence from the first assessment to follow up with the patient, encompassing the design, fabrication and fit of their devices.

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science with a Specialization in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies must complete a minimum of 123 credits


To earn the specialization, students must meet the requirements outlined below and complete the following courses with a minimum grade of B-. See Exercise Science, B.S.  and advisor for complete details on the specialization.

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